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Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merritt Island, FL
  • Black Point Wildlife Drive
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cocoa Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cocoa Beach Pier
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village

Keep it sweet and simple at this peaceful and centrally-located home. This fully remodeled home is built on a low-traffic street with a large backyard and is only minutes away from the local attractions. Only a 2-minute drive from Historic Cocoa Village and a 15-minute drive from the beautiful Cocoa Beach. Enjoy ice cream anytime at the Dairy Queen just down the street. Pets are allowed but a pet fee is required. If you have a pet you must message me the number of pets, breed, and size before booking. :)
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Shore Lanes Bowling Center. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 10 minutes by car from Cocoa Beach and 11 minutes from Cocoa Beach Pier
As a guest of Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lee

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,144 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Hidden gem just a drive from the beach and village Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful well equipped little house

We were staying 2 nights before a cruise out of Port Canaveral. It was PERFECT! It's not a big house, but it met our needs. The property was VERY well supplied. Beds were very comfortable. Location is convenient. Good communication with the host. We would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

Absolutely loved our stay & this is 2nd time we have stayed there
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amidee R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break family trip

Great place to stay. House was clean and location was great for beaches and Kennedy Space Center. Basket with beach toys, beach chairs and a cooler was available during our stay. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient, clean, well appointed

Lee’s property was a great launch pad for all of our adventures in the Cocoa area. Super convenient to the Village, beach, sailing center, grocery store, restaurants, etc. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Wonderful house! It was spotlessly clean! Has all the comforts of home. Even had toiletries and q-tips. TVs in almost every room. Host was awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE W., Blanchard

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed two nights

The house was great, there was absolutely nothing that they didn't have in the house as for supplies. The beds were super comfy as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really a Gem!

Enjoyed our stay! This place was so well equipped from coffee pods to a first aid kit. Located just a short drive to beach and shopping. Will definitely stay again! Lee was excellent with communicating too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Merritt Island Rental

The location worked great for us as it was very easy to get to the beach, Kennedy Space Center, restaurants and shopping. The house fit our needs perfectly and we were all impressed with how thoughtfully it was outfitted. We especially appreciated the beach chairs and cooler for our beach days. The back yard was so nice to just relax in after a long day of "touristing".
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and conenient

The house was comfortable and conveniently located near restaurants, stores and the road to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting family on Merritt Island

The rental home was very well maintained, and I had all the amenities were required. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Israel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Had no issues, very clean and quiet neighborhood, would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs

Stayed here for a family event in Merritt Island, Florida and it was absolutely perfect. We were greeted with a kind note from the owner and a bottle of sparkling wine on the dining table. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean and neat. I enjoyed the small details like professional hair products (shampoo, conditioner) in the showers. We stayed a week. Conveniently located.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home for getaway.

Lovely home, comfortable and clean. Good location for our stay. Easy access to multiple activities, grocery and takeout food. Enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quick trip

Stayed for a few nights. We loved everything from the fenced in backyard to the great location. Everything was clean and well appointed for a larger family like us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Bloomfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The property is just as reflected in the listing. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem is a Gem

Beautiful home. Great location. Attractions and stores nearby. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett B., Alachua, United states

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect NASA Hub

We booked this house so that Family could all comfortably stay an extended weekend and head to Kennedy Space Center. This house was PERFECT. Exactly as described, easy and surprisingly quite location, near anything you would need, short drive to Kennedy Space Center and lots of room. That backyard went unexplored as it rained, but it was spacious. House was well stocked with everything you would expect and more. We plan to book here again when we travel back down to the area. 5 out of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The owner goes over the top

We truly enjoyed our stay at the very well appointed hidden gem. The owner had decorated for the holidays and had so many extras throughout the house, which made it really fun. The house was clean, updated and had very comfortable beds. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy Cozy

Enjoyed the stay. The house is clean and well decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a family or couples

This was perfect for our small vacation on Merritt Island. It was so close to everything! Whether you needed something at the grocery store, the local Starbucks or midnight snack at a fast food joint, it was within a short walk and less than a minute drive. However, the house was pleasantly equipped with all the subtle details and necessities one could possibly think of. From extra shampoo, body wash, to hair gel and even butter! Most places are completely bare so you have to go out and buy EVERYTHING (even salt and pepper) to cook anything, but they even had spices which made it nice. Beds were comfortable and the area was quiet! Short distance to beaches, Kennedy Space Center and so much more. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Surprise

Beautifully home clean with everything you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We were impressed at the quality of just about everything, from wall decor to kitchen items and even quality samples of shampoo and conditioner! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

The home was completely updated. The kitchen had anything you could have needed. Beach coolers, umbrellas, beach toys and cart all provided as well for time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quaint home for a family trip

We loved this home, the cleanliness and thoughtfulness of the hosts. We had everything we needed and then some, from irons and hairdryers to high end samples and amenity products. They clearly really care and value the experience of their guests. We frequent this area often and will definitely be staying here again if their booking schedule allows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Clean place with access to many restaurants and a short drive from Cocoa Beach. We had a great time at Kennedy Space Center.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best stocked house we’ve stayed in

Virtually every detail was well thought out at Lee’s property. Very comfy beds and seating. You can tell Lee put a lot of thought and care into this property. I can say anything negative about her selections or her communication. The area was central to our needs on the mainland and at the beach. We were happy with that as well. The only thing I would point out is that the home is in a bit of a mixed use area, business’ are next door and across the st. That said we would absolutely rent this property again with no hesitation! Lee was awesome to work with!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023